Principal - Shelly Stepp
I became the principal of Sacred Heart School in August 2018. I have been teaching at Sacred Heart in Loretto since August 2010. I have taught 5th and 6th grades, in addition to 7th and 8th grade Math, Science, and Religion. In addition to working as Principal, I currently teach 8th Grade Pre-Algebra and 5th/6th Grade Religion and am the Cross-Country coach. I graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) in 2002 and am certified K-6 Elementary Education and K-12 Special Education. I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Educational Leadership through Creighton University.  I have two very active daughters that keep me busy and make me proud every day. Outside of school and family, my passion is cycling, running, and swimming.


Secretary - Coral Potts
I have been working in the school office at Sacred Heart School since 2013.  I am married to David Potts and we have 3 children, Taylor, David Chance, & Micah.  We also have a granddaughter, Kylie.  We moved here in 2007 & two of our children have attended Sacred Heart School since Pre-K.  I enjoy & am blessed to be able to not only work at Sacred Heart, but to be with my children & yours throughout the day.  I had worked for the State of Tennessee as a Field Supervisor of the Lawrence County Department of Human Services for over 16 years before leaving to be with my children where my husband & I felt I would be best suited.  I have a Bachelor of Science in Sociology & Religion from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. 


Pre-Kindergarten Teacher - Staci Barnett
I am the Pre-K Teacher, and have always lived in Loretto. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Education for Pre-K through 6th Grade from Middle Tennessee State University. I have been the Pre-K teacher since 2007 when our Pre-K began. I enjoy teaching my little ones because I love seeing their expressions as they learn new things and experience school for the first time! I am married to Blake Barnett. We have a daughter named Caitlyn. We attend Antioch United Methodist Church. In my spare time {what little I have :-) } I like to read and go on short trips with my family. 


Pre-K Assistant - Sherri Forsythe
I have been the pre-K teacher at Sacred Heart School for 2 years. I am married to Wayne, We have been married for almost 17 years.  My oldest daughter Grace attended Sacred Heart from Pre-K -8th grade. She is currently a junior at Loretto High School.  My youngest daughter, Cara, is in 6th grade here at Sacred Heart. In my free time I enjoy reading, traveling, spending time with my family, and being in the sun!


Kindergarten Teacher - Sue Vess
I am the Kindergarten teacher.  My family and I moved to this area in 2001 and immediately felt right at home and became very active at both Sacred Heart Church and School.  I have three children, of which two attended Sacred Heart School, and eight grandchildren.   In 2008 I was excited to be the Pre-K Paraprofessional and by 2016 was blessed to become the Kindergarten Teacher.  I love the role of introducing Jesus to children through "STREAM" and setting a foundation for a lifetime love of learning.  I am honored to have the privilege to be a part of the Sacred Heart family.


1st/2nd Grade Teacher - Abby Brown
I am the 1st & 2nd grade teacher and Sacred Heart School is where I'm beginning my teaching journey! I've been married to my husband, Johnathan, since 2013. We have three children, Elishah, Gabriel, and Blair. I attended Columbia State Community College and Western Governor's University to obtain my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Kindergarten through 5th grade. 



3rd/4th Grade Teacher - Danielle Busby
I teach the third and fourth grades at Sacred Heart. I also teach Religion to the seventh and eighth grade class. I have a degree in Elementary Education from Athens State University with a minor in Early Childhood Education. I am a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Loretto and graduated from Sacred Heart School in 1993. I am married to Jeremy Busby and we have four children: Emma, Addie, Easton, and Andrew. I am also a Gemma to my sweet grandson FInley. I enjoy spending time with my family, watching sporting events, and traveling to the beach as often as possible.

5th/6th Grade Teacher - Millie Beckman
I was born and raised in Alaska. I have four brothers and one sister who live in Alaska. I have four boys, who are all grown and have four grandchildren. From the time I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a teacher. I would pretend to play school and teach my siblings. God has blessed me with being able to fulfill my dream as a teacher. I am extra blessed to teach in a Catholic school. This is my sixteenth year as a teacher. I received my Associate of Arts degree in Business
Administration in 1987 from the University of Alaska, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal
Studies in 2003 from Athens State College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary
Education in 2004 from Athens State College and a Master’s degree in Education from Walden
University in 2012. I am certified and licensed to teach elementary education from Kindergarten
to sixth grade.


7th/8th Grade Teacher - Charity Simbeck
I have taught 7th and 8th grade at Sacred Heart School since 2013. I am a 2011 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where I was on the Dean’s List. I love to travel and share information about my various adventures with my students. 


Cafeteria Manager - Brenda Burks
My husband is Shayne Burks, I have 2 Daughters Monica and Morgan and 2 grandaughters Madelyn and Scarlett. I enjoy cooking for my family at home as well as for our school family at Sacred Heart.


Cafeteria Assistant - Jennifer Dunkin
My name is Mrs Jennifer Dunkin. I am married to Thomas Dunkin. We have 3 beautiful grown girls and 4 grandsons who are our pride and joy. Being a alumni from Sacred Heart its a privilege to work here. 


Cafeteria Assistant - Ashley Beckman
My husband, Cory Beckman, and I have two children, Drake & Cohen. Cory attended Sacred Heart School through his 8th grade year and we want to continue this tradition with our sons. I enjoy cooking, traveling, running, and spending time with my family.